12 Must-see fashion and beauty looks from the iHeartRadio Music Awards

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Fashion and beauty recap

If you didn't catch the first ever iHeartRadio Music Awards on NBC last night, you're in luck because we're recapping some of the best and most daring fashion and beauty looks of the night.

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1

Gwen Stefani

Fresh off an announcement that she's joining the judging crew at The Voice, Gwen Stefani showed us all why she's rock and fashion royalty in a textured LBD featuring an embellished neckline. Gwen paired the dress with tights, sparkly pointy pumps and a killer beauty look — seriously, her bold pink lip and soft waves win our best beauty look of the night.

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Photo credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Entertainment

2

Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff continued her comeback in major style, donning an LBD and a spring-ready beauty look. We loved her vibrant orange pout, lush lashes and larger-than-life topknot. Super chic, no?

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3

Selena Gomez

Leave it to Selena Gomez to pull off sexy and sweet at the same time. The singer and actress hit the iHeartRadio Music Awards in a burgundy ensemble that featured a flirty A-line pleated skirt and a long sleeve keyhole crop top. Nude pumps and sleek locks topped off the look.

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4

Pia Toscano

We've seen a lot of fishtail braids in our day, but Pia Toscano's here simply blew us away. The complex braid looked casual and approachable when worn against wispy, loose locks and a gorgeous soft pink lip.

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Photo credit: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic/Getty Images

5

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez brought the sexy to the iHeartRadio Music Awards in a beaded LWD (little white dress). The stunner featured scattered cutouts from the waist up and a turtleneck-like neckline. JLo finished the look off with pointed white pumps.

Giuliana Rancic

Giuliana Rancic is always one to watch on the red carpet while she's interviewing the hottest celebs. Last night's iHeartRadio Music Awards was no exception — the E! host worked the carpet in a midi length black LBD featuring sheer illusion cutouts.

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8

Shakira

Shakira looked like she came straight from the beach with her textured waves, sun-kissed glow and pretty pout. This gal could teach us all a thing or two about natural beauty if you ask us. Well done, Shakira!

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9

Ashley Greene

Fashionista Ashley Greene must have been really excited about the release of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 because she wore a spider-y design on her fun LWD last night. All kidding aside, we love the silhouette and the daring print, and adore Ashley's beachy bob.

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10

Karina Smirnoff

How cute does Dancing with the Stars pro dancer Karina Smirnoff look in her peplum blue jumpsuit? Adorable. We're not a huge fan of her shoe choice but Karina made up for it by selecting an on point beauty look so we'll let the shoes slide.

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11

Cheryl Burke

Joining her fellow DWTS dancer Karina, Cheryl Burke showed up on the red carpet with her hair in a super sassy updo. Her piecey 'do was heavy on the bangs and texture, and her lip color was simply gorgeous.

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12

Rihanna

We couldn't do an iHeartRadio Music Awards beauty roundup without at least mentioning Rihanna. The singer opted for a pretty daring beauty look last night, wearing her hair in a super crazy 'do and painting her pout green. We're not really fans of the look, but have to at least give Rihanna props for being unique. Something we do love? Her eye makeup.